A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8406756 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84983465 epoch_slot_no: 138665 block_no: 8406579 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 49617 time: 2023-02-16 12:15:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a4c42838aee87dabfd5bb4fde5ecf2afdcb0d543cbaeb3a485b057deb7e6e1Block Operator
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